Opinion

Facebook is useful for a few different things, like keeping in touch with people, but it has this annoying aspect as well: people tag you to do different challenges.

The Editor, In recent weeks, NDP Leader Cam Broten has been asking our government – where did the money go? The answer is really quite clear.

All Things Considered

Saudi Arabia can produce enough oil to maintain a balance of power on the international oil supply circuit. The fact they have a few Middle Eastern counterparts who are on the same page, only enhances their power base.

It was a little over two weeks ago, when I knew. Funny thing is, I needed someone else to confirm it before I believed it. I was at my son's provincial hockey game when it happened.

Our daughter was eight years old and was wearing a new pair of running shoes purchased just prior to a family vacation. All was well until we spent an afternoon at a mall near our hotel.

I’m not really sure why it resonated so much with me, but one of my favourite books is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. I think it was the way the characters were able to really grab my attention.

The Editor, In an effort to open a conversation in response to what often seems like a monologue, I’d like to offer some counterpoints to the recent letter: “Pro Life Association wants mandatory parental consent” ( Mercury , Jan. 28).

The Editor: We recently received a letter from Lightstream Resources Ltd., requesting a significant discount in service rates. I understand Crescent Point is singing the same song.

I received three phone calls recently, and they were all bearing interesting news. A nice lady informed me I had won a cruise on a real fancy ocean liner. All I had to do was submit a bunch of information so they could get me on board.